The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
Team A is leading by two points with under two minutes to go. While A-1 is attempting to dribble up the court in backcourt, the ball gets away from A-1. The ball is headed towards out of bounds when the Lead grants a timeout request to Team A’s head coach. The ball ends up out of bounds.
Handle the situation.
The play described below is provided for your review and discussion. The rulings given are based on NFHS rules. NCAA rulings may be different.
A-1 drives to the basket to attempt a layup. The ball enters the basket from below and passes through the basket rising above the ring. B-5 jumps and touches the ball while it is within the imaginary cylinder above the ring.
Handle the situation.
1. Team A’s Band is playing during a live ball. Is this permissible. Yes-No
2. The score is Team A- 62 and Team B-61 when the horn sounds to end the 4th quarter. Prior to the referee’s approval of the score, the Head Coach of Team A directs obscene gestures to the officiating crew. The officiating crew should ignore the gestures. T-F
3. A1 is dribbling the ball in the frontcourt. A3 sets an illegal screen on B3. A3 is charged with a team control foul. T-F
4. A team must have team control in its frontcourt for a “3” second violation to be adjudicated. T-F
5. A1 is dribbling the ball in the front court, B1 knocks the ball away. If A3 is in the lane for “3” seconds, a “3” second violation cannot be adjudicated. T-F
1. After a successful free throw by A1, the officiating crew discover that A2 and A3 were occupying the first marked lane spaces. The officiating crew ignores the violation. T-F
2. A1 is shooting a free throw and A2 and A3 are occupying the first marked lane spaces. The Lead Official rules a free throw violation on Team A. T-F
3. The net shall be a white cord mesh net, 15 to 18 inches in length. T-F
4. If the ball passes over a rectangular backboard, the ball is considered out of bounds. T-F
5. If the alternating possession procedure has not been established, and another jump ball is required, the jump ball shall be between:
1. A ball which is in flight retains the same location/status as when it was last in contact with a player on the court. T-F
2. If a ball is handed to the thrower-in, the ball is at the thrower-in’s disposal.
3. The official scorebook is the home book, unless the referee rules otherwise. T-F
4. It is required that team members’ numbers be entered in numerical order in the score book. T-F
5. At least 10 minutes before the game, each team shall supply the official scorer with the name and number of the players and the designated starting “5”. T-F